He that thinketh he leadeth and hath no one following him is only taking a walk.
John C. MaxwellRead
I tell my staff, 'Give me your best, and then go home and live your life.' I've never asked anyone to work harder, but I've told plenty that they needed rest.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and prioritizing personal well-being.
Brunello Cucinelli's quote highlights the significance of giving one’s best effort in the workplace while also recognizing the necessity of rest and personal life. It reflects a leadership philosophy that values productivity without sacrificing the personal health and happiness of employees, encouraging them to lead fulfilling lives outside of work.
In practice
In a team meeting to emphasize the importance of balance.
He that thinketh he leadeth and hath no one following him is only taking a walk.
The work of a team should always embrace a great player, but the great player must always work.
In the 101st Airborne Division headquarters in Mosul, we had a sign on the wall. It was a question that we would ask ourselves before every new operation or policy initiative. It asked: Will this policy or operation take more bad guys off the streets than it creates by its conduct?
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By nature, I am a unifier. I am a builder of consensus. I don't believe in sloppy compromise. But I do believe in bringing people together.
Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
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